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Nineteen years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, a powerful documentary is shedding light on the storm’s enduring scars—especially for the city’s Black youth. Katrina Babies, directed by Edward Buckles Jr., who survived the disaster at 13, unveils the untold stories of children who lived through the catastrophe—and the systemic neglect that followed.
A Storm That Exposed Deep Cracks
When Katrina hit in 2005, it killed 1,800+ people, displaced a million, and caused $100B+ in damage. But for New Orleans’ African-American community, the real storm was just beginning. U.S. Census data reveals poverty rates for Black children in the city remain 10 times higher than for white children today.
‘We Were Left Behind’
Buckles spent 7 years interviewing peers who, like him, grew up navigating PTSD and a recovery effort that overlooked their needs. \"We didn’t get the same mental health support or resources as white kids,\" he says. Many still grapple with trauma—haunted by a rebuilding process that prioritized tourism over their neighborhoods.
A Generation’s Cry for Justice
Katrina Babies isn’t just about survival—it’s a stark reminder of how race shapes disaster response. \"Katrina showed America’s true face,\" Buckles argues. \"It’s about who gets saved… and who gets forgotten.\"
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Katrina Babies, directed by Edward Buckles Jr., who survived the disaster at 13, unveils the untold stories of children who lived through the catastrophe—and the systemic neglect that followed.
U.S. Census data reveals poverty rates for Black children in the city remain 10 times higher than for white children today.
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